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Addressee: UN system/UN agencies
Paragraph Number: 56
Session: 7 (2008)
Full Text:
The Permanent Forum is concerned that the regional presence, representation and services of United Nations agencies in the Asia-Pacific region are limited mostly to the Asian subregion, and recommends that all United Nations agencies review their operations to provide equal services to the Pacific subregion and identify their operations separately according to the two subregions.
Area of Work: Economic and Social Development
Addressee: International bodies; Member States
Paragraph Number: 56
Session: 23 (2024)
Full Text:
The Forum urges international bodies and national Governments to allocate funding and develop policies for training and certifying interpreters in Indigenous Peoples’ languages, ensuring that they receive equitable compensation and support. These measures are vital for maintaining linguistic heritage and promoting inclusivity and equity in public services and judicial proceedings.
Area of Work: Funding and Resources, Indigenous Languages
